The Book of Mormon related that when Christ set up his church in the Americas, “they which were baptized in the name of Jesus, were called the church of Christ.” The first name used to denote the church JS organized on 6 April 1830 was “the Church of Christ...

, organized on the
sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one
thousand, eight hundred, and thirty; and has been ordained an
elder

A male leader in the church generally; an ecclesiastical and priesthood office or one holding that office; a proselytizing missionary. The Book of Mormon explained that elders ordained priests and teachers and administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto...

according to the rules and regulations of said church, and is duly
authorized to preach the gospel, and act in all the
ordinances

A religious rite. JS taught that ordinances were covenants between man and God, in which believers could affirm faith, gain spiritual knowledge, and seek blessings. Some ordinances were considered requisite for salvation. The manner in which ordinances were...

From the satisfactory evidence which we have of his good moral
character, and his zeal for the cause of righteousness, and diligent
desire to persuade men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently
recommend him to all candid and upright people, in every country where he
may be permitted to travel, in the order of Divine providence, as a worthy
member of society; being sent from the bosom of this church to proclaim
the glad tidings of salvation to mankind.

We,
therefore, in the name, and by the authority of this church, grant unto
this, our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation as a
proof of our fellowship and esteem: praying for his success and prosperity
in our Redeemer’s cause.

A meeting where ecclesiastical officers and other church members could conduct church business. The “Articles and Covenants” of the church directed the elders to hold conferences to perform “Church business.” The first of these conferences was held on 9 June...

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and 1,000 others; in 1838 about 2,000 Saints and 1,200 others; in 1839 about 100 Saints and 1,500 others. Mormon missionaries visited township...

3 Oct. 1806–3 Mar. 1850. Clerk, teacher, justice of the peace, lawyer, newspaper editor. Born at Wells, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of William Cowdery and Rebecca Fuller. Raised Congregationalist. Moved to western New York and clerked at a store, ca. 1825–1828...

The Book of Mormon related that when Christ set up his church in the Americas, “they which were baptized in the name of Jesus, were called the church of Christ.” The first name used to denote the church JS organized on 6 April 1830 was “the Church of Christ...

, organized on the
sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one
thousand, eight hundred, and thirty; and has been ordained an
elder

A male leader in the church generally; an ecclesiastical and priesthood office or one holding that office; a proselytizing missionary. The Book of Mormon explained that elders ordained priests and teachers and administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto...

according to the rules and regulations of said church, and is duly
authorized to preach the gospel, and act in all [th]e
ordinances

A religious rite. JS taught that ordinances were covenants between man and God, in which believers could affirm faith, gain spiritual knowledge, and seek blessings. Some ordinances were considered requisite for salvation. The manner in which ordinances were...

From the satisfactory evidence which we have of his good moral
character, and his zeal for the cause of righteousness, and diligent
desire to persuade men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently
recommend him to all candid and upright people, in every country where he
may be permitted to travel, in the order of Divine providence, as a worthy
member of society; being sent from the bosom of this church to proclaim
the glad tidings of salvation to mankind.

We,
therefore, in the name, and by the authority of this church, grant unto
this, our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation as a
proof of our fellowship and esteem: praying for his success and prosperity
in our Redeemer’s cause.

A meeting where ecclesiastical officers and other church members could conduct church business. The “Articles and Covenants” of the church directed the elders to hold conferences to perform “Church business.” The first of these conferences was held on 9 June...

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and 1,000 others; in 1838 about 2,000 Saints and 1,200 others; in 1839 about 100 Saints and 1,500 others. Mormon missionaries visited township...

3 Oct. 1806–3 Mar. 1850. Clerk, teacher, justice of the peace, lawyer, newspaper editor. Born at Wells, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of William Cowdery and Rebecca Fuller. Raised Congregationalist. Moved to western New York and clerked at a store, ca. 1825–1828...

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and 1,000 others; in 1838 about 2,000 Saints and 1,200 others; in 1839 about 100 Saints and 1,500 others. Mormon missionaries visited township...

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OH, 25 Feb. 1834; printed form with
manuscript additions in the hand of
Oliver
Cowdery

3 Oct. 1806–3 Mar. 1850. Clerk, teacher, justice of the peace, lawyer, newspaper editor. Born at Wells, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of William Cowdery and Rebecca Fuller. Raised Congregationalist. Moved to western New York and clerked at a store, ca. 1825–1828...

3 Oct. 1806–3 Mar. 1850. Clerk, teacher, justice of the peace, lawyer, newspaper editor. Born at Wells, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of William Cowdery and Rebecca Fuller. Raised Congregationalist. Moved to western New York and clerked at a store, ca. 1825–1828...